Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Job Creation

Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Job Creation

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Idaho Department of Commerce
Amount: Up to US $500,000
Last Updated: November 05, 2025

Summary

The Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program supports job creation by funding public infrastructure projects in cities and counties with populations under 50,000. Administered by Idaho Commerce, this program allocates approximately $8 million annually from HUD to assist low- and moderate-income individuals while combating slum conditions. Eligible projects can receive up to $30,000 per job, with a maximum grant of $500,000. Applications are accepted quarterly, fostering economic development in Idaho.

Overview

NOTE: The Public Facilities Construction and Improvements page is found here.The Senior Citizen and Community Centers page is found here. Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG): Job Creation Established as part of the Housing and Community Development Act in 1974, the program is administered by Idaho Commerce with funds received annually from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Idaho Commerce typically receives about $8 million from HUD annually for the CDBG program. Idaho CDBG funds are used to construct projects benefiting low-and moderate-income persons and help prevent or eliminate slum and blight conditions in downtowns. Job Creation: Eligible projects include construction and improvements to public infrastructure or publicly regulated utilities that serve companies that will allow for new job creation. Applications are due the third Monday in March, June, September and December. Grant size is limited to $30,000 per job with a maximum grant of $500,000.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Only incorporated cities or counties with a population under 50,000 are eligible to apply for Idaho CDBG funds. Special service providers, such as fire districts, senior citizen centers and water or sewer districts, must be sponsored by a city or county.